Kneng

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle Dutch conijn, from Old French conin, from Latin cuniculus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kneŋ/

Noun

Kneng n or m (plural Kneng, diminutive Knengche)

  1. (most of Ripuarian) rabbit
    Synonym: (loosely) Has
    Wie mir zwei jonk wore, ha’ mer et jedrevve wie de Kneng.
    When the two of us were young, we used to do it like rabbits.

Usage notes

  • Mostly neuter, in western dialects also masculine; compare Limburgish knien m.
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